Roundleaf Alumroot

Heuchera cylindrica Douglas ex Hook.

Saxifrage family

Plant Type
Forb/herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
6.0 feet
Flower Color
White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Growing Conditions

Shade Tolerance Intermediate
Water Use Low
Clay Soil No
Sandy Soil Yes
Drought Tolerance High
Flood Tolerance None
Fire Tolerance High
Salt Tolerance None
pH Range 7.0 – 8.0

Ecosystem & Wildlife

Pollinators Moths; Larval Host (Moth)
Larval Host Greya enchrysa, Greya piperella
Fall Color No
Evergreen No

Native Range

  • CAN:  Alberta, British Columbia
  • USA:  California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Regional Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.

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